Audit Senior

Role purpose:

To act as the Audit Senior in undertaking audits of financial statements or other assurance work.

Core responsibilities:

• Work under the oversight of Audit Director and Audit Manager.
• Work as part of a bigger team on larger audit assignments.
• Lead external audit engagements for a portfolio of clients, from planning to completion, conduct risk assessments and develop tailored audit strategies.
• Understand and act on instructions.
• Evaluate clients’ internal controls and identify risks or weaknesses.
• Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with IFRS/GAAP and relevant auditing standards.
• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess financial statement accuracy.
• Produce comprehensive and accurate audit files and working papers.
• Draft clear and comprehensive audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, addressing queries and providing professional guidance.
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of junior auditors and associates.
• Support managers and partners in client meetings and business development activities.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes, accounting standards, and audit methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Analyse audit findings and prepare clear, concise and actionable audit reports.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake and satisfactorily complete all professional development training required by the company.

Technical / Professional / Qualification Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (by qualification through the Professional body); or
• Functional Qualification relevant to function; and
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development 

Person Specification / Competencies: